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Gift Guide: College Edition

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Hamilton chapter.
It’s the holiday season, and you know what that means – presents! You want to show 
 
your loved ones you care, but you’re on a tight budget #college. It’s tough to find 
 
gifts that are both meaningful and affordable, but it’s not impossible. Here are ten 
 
thoughtful gifts that won’t break your bank:
 
1. Fuzzy socks. Everyone loves fuzzy socks. (prices range from $2 to $10 at Target)
 
2. An Alex & Ani bracelet (available for $28 at various retailers, including Nordstrom 
 
and Bloomingdales) 
 
3. A framed photo of you and your loved one
 
4. Flash Tattoos. They look cool no matter how you wear them. And they’ll definitely 
 
make for an artsy Insta. (available at Nordstrom)
 
5. A mug. But not just any mug. You gotta get a mug with a funny slogan on it. Like 
 
this one from Urban Outfitters: 
 
 
6. A sturdy iPhone case for your clumsier loved ones.
 
7. An ornament. You can’t go wrong with an ornament.
 
8. Tea. Yummy, flavored tea.
 
9. A shot glass. Like the mug, try to get a funny, creative one.
 
10. Last but not least, a book, CD, or DVD that will show you’ve really been paying 
 
attention to the person’s interests, and that you care about them enough to go out 
 
and find something they’d love!
Laura is a sophomore at Hamilton College in the class of '17. She is Comparative Literature Major, who will be going abroad to Paris for her junior year. She is an avid baker and jewelry maker.